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Two Lined Pencilfish (Nannostomus bifasciatus)

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Stats:

Adult Size: 1 1/2 " (4 cm)
Temp: 75-80 F (23-27 C)
Tank: 24" (60 cm) minimum

Requirements:
Planted tanks appreciated, also blackwater or tannin filled water also preferred. pH: <7, Soft Water.
Diet:
Carnivore, eat flake, frozen, live with no problems.
Breeding:
Can be difficult in captivity. Fine leafed plants a must.
Sociability:
Should be kept in groups, though they are not exactly schooling fish.
Related Spec:
(Nannostomus beckfordi) Beckford's Pencil Fish
(Nannostomus espei) Banded Pencilfish
(Nannostomus harrisoni) Harrison's Pencilfish
(Nannostomus marginatus) Dwarf Pencilfish
(Nannostomus trifasciatus) Three Striped Pencilfish
Special Info:
This is one of teh less common Pencilfish species.

 

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